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ArticleNature communications2024

Genome sequencing of 'Fuji' apple clonal varieties reveals genetic mechanism of the spur-type morphology.

Yudong Cai, Xiuhua Gao, Jiangping Mao, Yu Liu, Lu Tong, Xilong Chen, Yandong Liu, Wenyan Kou, Chuanjun Chang, Toshi Foster and 24 more

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Yudong Cai *College of Horticulture, Yangling Sub-Center of National Center for Apple Improvement, State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China.ORCID 0000-0001-5902-0901
Xiuhua Gao *College of Horticulture, Yangling Sub-Center of National Center for Apple Improvement, State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
Jiangping Mao *College of Horticulture, Yangling Sub-Center of National Center for Apple Improvement, State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China. mjp588@nwafu.edu.cn.ORCID 0000-0002-1267-581X
Yu Liu *College of Horticulture, Yangling Sub-Center of National Center for Apple Improvement, State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
Lu Tong *College of Horticulture, Yangling Sub-Center of National Center for Apple Improvement, State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
Xilong Chen *College of Horticulture, Yangling Sub-Center of National Center for Apple Improvement, State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China.ORCID 0000-0003-1588-6564
Yandong LiuCollege of Horticulture, Yangling Sub-Center of National Center for Apple Improvement, State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
Wenyan KouCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
Chuanjun ChangCollege of Horticulture, Yangling Sub-Center of National Center for Apple Improvement, State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
Toshi FosterThe New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Ltd, Private Bag 92169, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand.ORCID 0000-0002-2829-4384
Jialong YaoThe New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Ltd, Private Bag 92169, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand.ORCID 0000-0003-2570-8139
Amandine CornilleUniversité Paris Saclay, INRAE, CNRS, AgroParisTech, GQE-Le Moulon, Gif-sur-Yvette, France.
Muhammad Mobeen TahirCollege of Horticulture, Yangling Sub-Center of National Center for Apple Improvement, State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
Zhi LiuLiaoning Institute of Polomogy, Yingkou, 115009, Liaoning, P. R. China.
Zhongye YanLiaoning Institute of Polomogy, Yingkou, 115009, Liaoning, P. R. China.
Siyi LinCollege of Horticulture, Yangling Sub-Center of National Center for Apple Improvement, State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
Fengwang MaCollege of Horticulture, Yangling Sub-Center of National Center for Apple Improvement, State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China.ORCID 0000-0003-3890-2125
Juanjuan MaCollege of Horticulture, Yangling Sub-Center of National Center for Apple Improvement, State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
Libo XingCollege of Horticulture, Yangling Sub-Center of National Center for Apple Improvement, State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
Na AnCollege of Horticulture, Yangling Sub-Center of National Center for Apple Improvement, State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
Xiya ZuoCollege of Horticulture, Yangling Sub-Center of National Center for Apple Improvement, State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
Yanrong LvCollege of Horticulture, Yangling Sub-Center of National Center for Apple Improvement, State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
Zhengyang ZhaoCollege of Horticulture, Yangling Sub-Center of National Center for Apple Improvement, State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
Wenqiang LiChina Apple Research System Xian Guoyou Association, Qianxian, 713300, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
Qianjin LiApple Industry R&D Center of Luochuan County, Luochuan, 727400, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
Caiping ZhaoCollege of Horticulture, Yangling Sub-Center of National Center for Apple Improvement, State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
Yanan HuCollege of Horticulture, Yangling Sub-Center of National Center for Apple Improvement, State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
Hangkong LiuCollege of Horticulture, Yangling Sub-Center of National Center for Apple Improvement, State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
Chao WangCollege of Horticulture, Yangling Sub-Center of National Center for Apple Improvement, State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
Xueyan ShiCollege of Horticulture, Yangling Sub-Center of National Center for Apple Improvement, State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
Doudou MaCollege of Horticulture, Yangling Sub-Center of National Center for Apple Improvement, State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
Zhangjun FeiBoyce Thompson Institute, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA. zf25@cornell.edu.ORCID 0000-0001-9684-1450
Yu JiangCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China. yu.jiang@nwafu.edu.cn.ORCID 0000-0003-4821-3585
Dong ZhangCollege of Horticulture, Yangling Sub-Center of National Center for Apple Improvement, State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, P. R. China. afant@nwafu.edu.cn.ORCID 0000-0003-1392-2971

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Somatic variations can give rise to bud sports with advantageous traits, serving as the foundation for bud sport breeding in perennial plants. Here, we report a fully phased genome assembly of 'Fuji' apple, enabling comprehensive identification of somatic variants across 74 clonally propagated 'Fuji' varieties. Phylogenetic analysis indicates that spur-type and early-maturation traits in 'Fuji' sport varieties arise from multiple independent events. Several putative functional somatic variants have been identified, including a spur-type-specific deletion in the promoter of the TCP transcription factor gene MdTCP11. DNA methylation level of the deletion-associated miniature inverted-repeat transposable element is lower in spur-type varieties compared to standard-type varieties, while the expression of MdTCP11 is significantly higher. Overexpression of MdTCP11 in apple decreases plant height, highlighting its important role in the development of spur-type apple varieties. This study sheds light on the cloning history of 'Fuji' and provides valuable resources for apple breeding.

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Genome, PlantMalusPhylogenyPlant ProteinsDNA MethylationDNA Transposable ElementsGene Expression Regulation, PlantPlant BreedingPlants, Genetically ModifiedPromoter Regions, GeneticTranscription FactorsDNA Transposable ElementsPlant ProteinsTranscription Factors

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PMID39572540
PMCPMC11582680

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